It's so stinkin' cute, I can't stand it!

My BFF and her family are coming from TX for a two week visit (I can't wait!) and they will be celebrating their eldest daughter's 2nd birthday here.

So, I made Julia a pillow.  Figured it would be easier to pack in the car for the trip back to TX instead of a bulky toy.

And I love it.  LOVE IT!

It is so cheerful and girly.  I bought that striped polka dot fabric from Joann's and it's perfect for the pillow.  At least I think so!  I had to get this done since we're leaving for vacation next week and the party is the following week.  I wouldn't have time to get it done and I didn't want to cram it in.  You know how mistakes happen if you rush. 

Another thing off my To Do list and I'm really happy about that!

Enjoy your day!
Jen   :)

A Finish

This is my version of the Mill House Inn tote that was featured on the Moda Bake Shop. I like it. I used the Aviary line from Moda. I ended up giving this one to a friend of mine for her birthday this past weekend and I have another one started for a Christmas gift for another friend.


Only a couple things I would change for my own personal preference. The bag seems really "soft" so my next one, I'm either going to interface the bag first before adding the batting or use a fusible batting. Needs more heft. Same with the handles. I'm going to do the same. They need batting or something in them.

I have enough of the jelly roll left to make 2 more totes so I'm going to make one for myself but I'm going to make it bigger I think. Add a few more strips to the top.

Overall, I really like the tote and it was fairly quick to do. I did a cross-hatch pattern on it for the quilting. I TRIED to stipple... I practiced on something else and my stippling... wellllll, I need a LOT more practice. LOL. And I didn't feel like stitch in the ditch so this is what I came up with.

I added a swivel hook to the inside so that she can hook her keys but I forgot to take a picture of the inside of the bag! Oh well.

Since I have been feeling a bit better, I started up on some projects that I've put aside. I'll have more to show soon! I also need to start on my block for Terry's Quilt. I think I have a block pattern in mind.

Don't forget about my Celebration giveaway! You have until the 14th to leave me a comment to be entered in my giveaway (comment on the 10/06 post please for giveaway entry).

Enjoy your day!
Jen :)

New Furniture and Some Picnic Pals

My new furniture is here. WOOHOO! I even shampooed the area rug. Can't have brand spanking new furniture with a stained carpet! Looks all nice and fresh now. Except for the constant clutter. You don't realize how cluttered your house is until you take a picture of it. Art supplies tucked under the end table, basket FULL of books, coffee table littered with Amelia drawings and little trinkets, bookcase full of Daddy's collectibles AND more of Amelia's trinkets and toys. I need to do some serious DE-cluttering. Notice I didn't mention any of my stuff. LOL. I have plenty in there too. You just don't see it. ;)

Here is Chris's favorite new spot, the club chair recliner...

We had a big purple chair and a half in this spot which I loved but it was just too big. It is now in Amelia's new bedroom (our old Master bedroom) and she will be able to curl up in it and read or do whatever.

New couch...

Not really the color I was going for. Our old couch, which will be going to New Hampshire next week if it doesn't rain, was green. I was hoping for something else but there really isn't anything out there. I really liked this one. The back cushions are a bit too poofy yet. Couple months of Amelia hanging out on it and it will be nicely broken in.

And some picnic pals. Amelia and I went to a family picnic on Sunday and her pals Jake and Lucas were there. They had a great time together and Amelia requested that they get invited to her birthday party next month.

Jake just turned 4 so he and Amelia are the same age. Lucas is now 2. Lucas and Jake are brothers and they are the sons of my cousin's cousin... other side of family. When Jake and Amelia get together, they are just so cute! They give hugs and kisses to each other and hold hands. ♥

Enjoy your day!

Jen